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Ph.D. or Doctor of Philosophy (Commerce and Management) is an academic degree at the doctoral level offered in the commerce and management discipline. It is a terminal, research-focused degree program that prepares students for the independent research and for creating new knowledge in the specialized fields of commerce and management. In general, Ph.D. (Commerce and Management) takes about 3 to 5 years depending on the university and the requirements of the program.
Admission tests that are recognized for Ph.D. (Commerce and Management) include UGC NET, SET/SLET or any University conducted test. Some other criteria that are followed by the institutes include the valid GATE score or some management entrance tests like CAT/XAT score etc. The admissions are granted in two intakes a year, the winter intakes application usually closes in October or November while summer intakes close in April or May every year. some institutes also open spring or autumn admission sessions with their application time closing between winter and summer cycle months.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Doctor of Philosophy (Commerce and Management) |
| Duration | Minimum 3 years, Maximum 5-6 years (Full-Time) |
| Course Level | Doctoral Degree |
| Eligibility | Master's Degree in Commerce, Management, or related field with minimum marks (varies by university) |
| Top Colleges (India) | Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), Delhi School of Economics (DSE), Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), University of Mumbai |
| Entrance Exam | Many universities conduct their own entrance exams. Some accept national exams like UGC NET. |
1. Minimum Required: Master degree in any of the commerce, management or related field with minimum of fifty five % marks or equivalent grade.
2. Pass the UGC NET/SET examination or other relevant entrance exams such as CAT/MAT/GMAT or test conducted at state level. It is often observed that some of the institutes might have their own entrance examination.
3. Good background in post graduation with no backlogs and gap years. Research aptitude is preferred.
4. However, work experience in the respective field may be essential in some cases depending on the institute but it is not compulsory in general.
5. Screening in personal interview is conducted in order to evaluate applicant’s research aptitude, subject knowledge, and speaking abilities.
6. Sometimes, a proposal with the intended research area of focus may be required before or at the time of admission into a program.
1. UGC NET – Exam held across the country for admission to research programmes and for the eligibility for Assistant Professor.
2. CSIR UGC NET – This is another exam conducted for the purpose of providing research fellowships but similar to the UGC NET, it provides fellowships in science subjects only.
3. GATE – Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering, a national level examination that serves as a qualifying test for admission to postgraduate programs in Engineering/Technology, Science, and certain disciplines of Arts & Humanities.
4. CAT – Common Admission Test conducted by the IIMs for admission into the Doctoral and fellowship programmes of their institutes as well as other premier B-schools.
5. GMAT: International test recognized by most global MBA schools including the ISB for their doctoral and postgraduate scholarship in management.
| Subject Area | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Research Methodology | Philosophical Foundations of Research, Research Design, Data Collection Methods (Quantitative & Qualitative), Data Analysis Techniques, Hypothesis Testing, Research Ethics |
| Commerce | Advanced Accounting Theory, Financial Management Concepts, Marketing Management Strategies, International Trade & Finance, Business Analytics |
| Management | Organizational Theory & Behavior, Strategic Management, Human Resource Management, Operations Management, Leadership & Governance |
1. It is necessary to review the requirements that universities provide for a student willing to get a Ph.D. degree in Commerce and Management.
2. Shortlist universities and the research areas of interest out of all the universities in the country.
3. If needed sit for entrance exams like UGC NET, GATE and others to pursue research programs or higher studies.
4. This intensive one week course will cover how to write research proposal and statement of purpose for the Ph.D. application.
5. Submit applications to the preferred universities before deadline with all relevant documents.
6. Camp for an interview when called for one after being selected or shortlisted, and get the final admission confirmation.
| College Name (City, State) | Fees (Annual Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (Kolkata) | ₹ 10,000+ |
| Delhi School of Economics (Delhi) | ₹ 20,000+ |
| University of Delhi (Delhi) | ₹ 15,000+ |
| Jawaharlal Nehru University (Delhi) | ₹ 25,000+ |
| University of Mumbai (Mumbai) | ₹ 10,000+ |
| Madras School of Economics (Chennai) | ₹ 20,000+ |
| Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (Delhi) | - |
| Banaras Hindu University (Varanasi) | ₹ 12,000+ |
| University of Calcutta (Kolkata) | ₹ 8,000+ |
| Osmania University (Hyderabad) | ₹ 5,000+ |
| College Name (City, State) | Fees (Annual Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (Ahmedabad) | - |
| Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (Bangalore) | - |
| Symbiosis International (Pune) | ₹ 1,00,000+ |
| SP Jain Institute of Management and Research (Mumbai) | ₹ 1,50,000+ |
| Xavier School of Management (XLRI) (Jamshedpur) | ₹ 1,20,000+ |
| Amity University (Multiple Campuses) | ₹ 80,000+ |
| Manipal University (Manipal) | ₹ 1,00,000+ |
| Shiv Nadar University (Delhi NCR) | ₹ 1,20,000+ |
| Christ (Deemed to be University) (Bangalore) | ₹ 80,000+ |
| KIIT School of Management (Bhubaneswar) | ₹ 70,000+ |
| Career Path | Example Roles |
|---|---|
| Academia | Professor, Researcher, Research Scientist |
| Research Institutions | Research Analyst, Policy Analyst, Consultant |
| Consulting Firms | Management Consultant, Business Analyst, Industry Analyst |
| Government | Policy Analyst, Economist, Research Officer |
